Saunders Rook is a quiet man who is often ignored by the other members of the Heterogeneous Club. One night, he suddenly announces that he will commit suicide on the Fourth of July as a protest against the state of civilization in America. The other members are shocked and intrigued. Rook has not really thought about his plans for suicide, but he...More
Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893 – November 22, 1949) was an American author and journalist. He is best remembered for his short story "The Most Dangerous Game" (1924). Connell was one of the most popular American short story writers of his time. He had equal success as a journalist and screenwriter, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 (Best Original Story) for the movie Meet John Doe (1941).
Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893 – November 22, 1949) was an American author and journalist. He is best remembered for his short story "The Most Dangerous Game" (1924). Connell was one of the most popular American short story writers of his time. He had equal success as a journalist and screenwriter, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 (Best Original Story) for the movie Meet John Doe (1941).
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Saunders Rook is a quiet man who is often ignored by the other members of the Heterogeneous Club. One night, he suddenly announces that he will commit suicide on the Fourth of July as a protest against the state of civilization in America. The other members are shocked and intrigued. Rook has not really thought about his plans for suicide, but he improvises and tells them that he will do it in Central Park. He is enjoying the attention that he is getting...
Richard Connell
